๐ข IBPS Guidelines for Candidates with Benchmark Disabilities Using the Services of a Scribe โ CRP PO/MT XVI Examination
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has issued comprehensive guidelines for candidates with benchmark or specified disabilities who wish to use the services of a scribe during the CRP PO/MT XVI Online Examination. These guidelines ensure fair opportunity, transparency, and compliance with government norms for candidates requiring assistance due to physical limitations affecting writing speed.
โ๏ธ Key Provisions and Eligibility for Scribe Facility
- ๐ The facility of a scribe is allowed only to candidates who have opted for it in their online application form and have physical limitations to write.
- ๐ The scribe must meet eligibility criteria as per Government of India guidelines under Office Memorandum F. No. 16-110/2003-DD.III dated 26 February 2013 and subsequent amendments.
- ๐ Candidates must arrange their own scribe at their own cost.
- ๐ The scribe may belong to any academic stream but must have qualifications one step below the candidateโs qualification.
- ๐ Both candidate and scribe must submit an undertaking with passport-size photographs confirming eligibility and authenticity.
๐ Rules and Responsibilities for Candidates and Scribes
- Both candidate and scribe must provide accurate information in the declaration form. Any false details will lead to disqualification and debarment from future CRP examinations.
- Candidates eligible for scribe facility will receive 20 minutes of compensatory time per hour of examination if opted during registration.
- The scribe cannot be a candidate appearing for the same examination.
- One scribe can assist only one candidate for the CRP PO/MT XVI process.
- The selected scribe must not have been debarred from previous CRP examinations.
๐ Examination Conduct and Compliance
- Only candidates registered for compensatory time will be allowed such concessions.
- Any candidate using a scribe without eligibility will be disqualified and may face removal from service if already appointed.
- Medical certificate from a government healthcare institution confirming physical limitation is mandatory.
- During the exam, if a scribe is found independently answering or prompting, both candidate and scribe will be debarred permanently or for specified periods.
- IBPS reserves the right to share lists of debarred candidates/scribes with other recruiting agencies.
- All candidates and scribes must carry valid Aadhaar cards for biometric verification.
๐ Important Instructions for Online Declaration Form
Candidates eligible for scribe facility must fill the Online Scribe Declaration Form available via the link sent to their registered email ID or on the official IBPS website: https://www.ibps.in.
- After filling the form, candidates must download and print it for submission on the day of examination.
- The form must include scribe details and upload of the scribeโs educational certificate (Class 10th/12th/Degree or equivalent).
- On exam day, candidates must carry their UDID Card and Disability Certificate for verification.
โ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- ๐ Who is eligible to use the services of a scribe?
- Candidates with benchmark disabilities who have opted for the scribe facility in their online application and have physical limitations to write are eligible.
- ๐ฐ Do I need to pay for the scribe facility?
- Yes, candidates must arrange their own scribe at their own cost.
- ๐ Can the scribe be from any academic background?
- Yes, the scribe may be from any academic stream but must have qualifications one step below the candidateโs qualification.
- ๐ How much compensatory time is allowed?
- Eligible candidates will receive 20 minutes of compensatory time per hour of examination, provided they opted for it during registration.
- โ ๏ธ What happens if false information is provided?
- Providing false information about the candidate or scribe will lead to cancellation of candidature and debarment from future CRP examinations.
- ๐ What documents are required on the exam day?
- Candidates must carry their printed scribe declaration form, UDID card, disability certificate, and the scribeโs educational certificate for verification.
- ๐ What if the scribe assists multiple candidates?
- A scribe can assist only one candidate per CRP process. Violation will result in cancellation of candidature and debarment.
- ๐ Where can I access the scribe declaration form?
- The form link is sent via email and also available on the official IBPS website: https://www.ibps.in.
